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The Moving Essentials Bag: Why You Need It and What to Pack

by | Dec 16, 2022 | Features

moving essentials

When you’re moving, it is very important to have a separate bag with essential items that you don’t want to take a chance of losing. This bag can take several forms, including a backpack or duffel bag. Some of the items you may want to put in this bag are important documents, medications, chargers, and basic toiletries. Other items that you should place in this bag are your wallet and keys. If you have young children, then diapers may also need to go into this bag.

Key Takeaways:

  • When you’re moving, pack a moving essentials bag that will stay with you for the duration of the move.
  • A moving essentials bag is usually a backpack, carry-on sized suitcase, or a duffle bag.
  • Pack important documents, chargers, medications, some toiletries, a comfortable change of clothes in your moving essentials bag.

“A moving essentials bag is usually a duffle bag, suitcase, or backpack with the personal items you’ll need access to on the day of your move and right after you’ve arrived at your new place.”

Read more: https://www.moving.com/tips/moving-essentials-bag-what-you-need-to-pack/

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